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    Dirty Skillet

    4.8 (55 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Food and services were amazing. Big D burger and beet salad with crab cakes awesome.

    Food and service were amazing. We had the big D burger with a side salad and the beet and feta cheese salad with crab cakes while listening to live music

    Crab cake and side salad
    Elizabeth F.

    Lovely little spot in Hope. It has a covered outdoor space with heated fire pits. The menu has a variety of options, with fish, burgers, and salad. I had the crab cakes and they were amazing and packed with crab meat. The side salad was fresh and delicious. I appreciated the beer options, including non-alcoholic beers. Family-owned establishment with a lovely family taking care of patrons--excellent service.

    Tabletop fire!
    Wendy C.

    We didn't know where to go for dinner tonight, but had been scouting camping locations. Hope came up in the discussion, and i said "Only if they have good eats" Well Dirty Skillet has 5 stars and it doesn't come better than that. We decided not to camp after all, but i still had my heart set on Dirty Skillet, so we drove down from Anchorage for dinner. Yes, i know it's 2 hours. It's still not as long as driving to Glenallen for 3 hours, to have Tok Thai for dinner, but I've done that too. And i have to admit, i am absolutely charmed by the Dirty Skillet. The sign at the roadside doesn't give much away, but you drive down into the parking lot of a widely spread out Lodge, and cabins, with the Dirty Skillet located across from the little pond. It's a beautiful location. The views when you sit outside are excellent, you can see the newly built log cabin store where espresso, gifts and ice cream can be bought, and the restrooms are also there. The outside seating is a good choice, as the large tables have tabletop firepits, which is very cosy. The tables can seat 8, and so sometimes, when there's a smaller party (like us 2) you may be sharing your table with someone else. Imagine having to converse with strangers? Well i am very much a fan of that. There were 2 Danish ladies on the table to the left of us, and we chatted with them, and later, a couple from Phoenix joined our table, we had some laughs with them, what a delight they were! I love when tourists come up here, and we can recommend places for them to go. There are also smaller tables without the firepits, and patio heaters for cooler weather. This is such a lovely place, very rustic and casual. Anyway, our server was prompt, and attentive, he brought water in a fancy carafe, and metal glasses, and took our orders. I got the Crab Cakes appetizer with rosemary fries, Blake got the Basic B Burger, with rosemary fries. We notices a corgi wandering around the tables, giving everyone the sad eyes. Please note, she doesn't like fries. The food came out pretty quickly, considering how busy the place was. My Crab Cakes were delicious, well packed with a lot of sweet crab and accompanied by a startlingly coloured gray sauce, which tasted divine. Blake was happy with his burger too. I was delighted with this place, and would have no hesitation coming back, even if it's a 2 hour drive, and the carb coma tends to hit you on the drive home. The whole package, view + service + food + ambience = a restaurant that's made it to my top 5. Thank you!

    Yummy
    Tracy W.

    Ambiance, food, service, atmosphere, quality everything. We went in the middle of September and are still talking about it now two months later.

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    Jasmine I.

    Everything was amazing. I'm so glad I made it a priority to visit Hope, especially to experience Dirty Skillet. One waitress took care of everybody. She was very welcoming, kind, and efficient. She checked on us just enough always keeping our drinks coming. I loved Dirty Skillets fire tables coupled with their string lights. Fucking vibes. I made sure to strategically come when live music started at 6pm. We had a front row seat. The Brewhouse Raspberry's were hittin' and everything we ordered was fire. We started with Dirty Skillets famous rice balls. They are not to be missed! After that came the Skillet Caesar salad with the literal best crab cakes. Yum! We looked up and seen 2 members of Anchorage's most popular news-station walk-in for dinner also. They were trying to be incognito but I am just too observant. I wasn't surprised to see them together bc I always point out to my husband how much they flirt on air. ANYWAY --- Our son wasn't feeling the best, and luckily we were staying in a cabin onsite. We ordered a few of the kids menu chicken strip meals to-go, and got them to him, before our dinner order was even up. We love convenience. For dinner entrees we ordered their yellow curry, kettle bottom steak, and Mac and cheese. Perfect perfect perfect. That's the review. Later on, after a visit to The Hope Hangout, we circled back for more beer and dessert! Same waitress, same amazing customer service, same live band. Smores pie? Perfect. Turnagain Mud homemade icecream? Wow. Mexican Chocolate homemade icecream? I can't. We tipped the live band (and waitress) of course, during both visits, bc they were awesome, and so are we :) Highly recommend.

    One of the many rustic, clean & unique accommodations
    Teresa H.

    Every single time we have out of state visitors we take them to Dirty Skillet and for an overnighter at the lodge. Absolutely perfect ever.single.time! We had my brother's wedding there as well and it was idyllic. You cannot go wrong with a stop at the Dirty Skillet!

    Brian L.

    I was so happy to find this place. It's not often you drive 32 miles out of your way just to grab dinner. I had wanted to check out Hope, AK and it happen to coincide with my hunger pains so it worked out great. With limited options in a small town, it's rare to find a place that ticks all the boxes: cool/kind staff, reasonable prices, good food and rad vibe. This hit them all. The burger was off the charts flavorful and the side of rosemary fries were a perfect combination of potato and rosemary. Loved the local beer selections too. If I was still hungry; I would had orders pie. I guess I'll have to come back! Thanks for a great experience.

    Peanut Butter & Chocolate Pie and Turnagain Mud Ice Cream
    Michael D.

    Starting with dessert because that was the best part... the Peanut Butter & Chocolate Pie and Turnagain Mud Ice Cream were phenomenal. The peanut butter pie was savory and had the consistency of Cool Whip so it was not too heavy and the chocolate crust and topping provided perfect sweetness. The Turnagain Mud Ice Cream was incredible. I still have no clue what the flavor notes were (maybe vanilla and a subtle cinnamon or caradmon?!?!) but it was just so, so good! I was tempted to order another scoop. The curried hummus was very smooth and creamy and full of flavor; it was thankfully not spicy. The salmon curry veggie and rice bowl was great as well and loaded with bamboo shoots (my husband loved them; I am less of a fan). Again, the curry is not spicy but provides a great punch of flavor. The lentil veggie soup was good, if a little thin and could have used more spices. The restaurant itself is super cute and feels like a real everyone is family dining experience with multiple parties seated at the same large outdoor tables. The service was friendly and efficient. Great spot!

    Desserts
    Cindy C.

    This was a great find in Hope, Alaska. Great service, food and ambiance. Wait staff was very attentive. Good selection of food and drinks.

    Turnagain mud ice cream
    Jessica B.

    The food was amazing! They have a fun style and a relaxed vibe. I liked the seasoning on the fries. The burger was awesome too. But I must say my favorite may have been the turnagain mud icecream !! Our servers were super sweet

    Mac and Cheese with bacon
    Danielle B.

    Absolutely fabulous food set in a cozy location in the cute little town of Hope, Alaska. What's not to like?!

    Amy W.

    WHAT A GEM THIS PLACE IS! This is the kind of spot you hope to just stumble upon on vacation. We had a long drive back to Anchorage and just wanted a snack. We got the fried rice balls, the caesar salad (minor quibble that I thought it was over-dressed), the skinny, skinny rosemary fries, and a few local AK beers. I wish I had enough room to try one of the burgers and/or the pie. They have a great ourdoor covered porch with fire features. Just fantastic. THE place to eat in Hope.

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    This review is just for their Banana Cream Pie. They say it takes TWO days to make? Best pie you will ever eat, trust me here!

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    The Dirty Skillet is a great place to have food, fellowship and entertainment. We have never been disappointed. A great place.

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    9 months ago

    Quick and delicious service. Funny menu, live music, and great scenery. Worth the stop if your in Hope.

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    Great food, great service. Nice location, with a small pond for kids to play in. Life vests are provided.

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    Delicious food in a fun outdoor environment with in-table fire pit warmers. A little pricey.

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    Oh, I could not love this place more. Honestly I don't really want to leave a review because it's so great. I hope it doesn't get too busy.

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    Thanks for stopping in, Bud! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Creekbend Cafe - The captain's platter

    Creekbend Cafe

    4.4(28 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Location wise, this is a stunning place, especially if you're sitting out on the deck at the…read moreweekend with live music. I'd been longing to come here based on highly rated reviews, how it looks from the exterior, with lights strung around the deck, however, we always seemed to arrive on a day when they're closed. Yesterday (a Saturday) they were actually open, so it was a toss up between here, and "the other restaurant in Hope, that also has live music, outdoor seating and a stunning view" come on, you know where I mean. We opted for this as we were pulling a trailer, and the parking lot is bigger, and we didn't wanna find a camping spot then come back to eat, or I would have literally starved. Upon entering the dining room (no-one was eating inside there) it felt much more like a bar atmosphere, which put me off a little. I'd previously assumed it was a restaurant that sold alcohol, but it seems more of a bar that sells food to me now. Anyway, we chose to eat outside. Selected a table, chose what we wanted - Captain's Basket for me, Reuben for him. I asked for Coke no ice, and server told me "oh we don't have any ice anyway" which, frankly doesn't bother me as I'm English. In England, ice does not come as default. The coke can was chilled from the fridge though. Baskets came out quite quickly. There were 2 small pieces of breaded rockfish, 1 was nicely cooked, the thinner piece was a little over. Maybe 7 or 8 battered shrimp - definitely on the bouncy, chewy side, and the batter a little greasy, as though the oil hadn't quite got up to temperature, and they'd been in there a little long. The Crab Cake was divine though, I'd have eaten a whole plate of them. It was big, round, breaded, with a sauce drizzled over the top.mi love crab cakes, and this was my favourite I've had in a long while. My tartare sauce portion cup wasn't very full, and man I absolutely love the stuff, I like fries dipped in tartare, but after I'd eaten the shrimp, there was barely a smear left. Fries were good and crispy, and you know how much I love my fries. The music was far enough away that it did not interrupt our conversation, and provided a pleasant backdrop, on a sunny evening, however there was a woman sitting on the table to the right of me, who seemed to think that everyone wanted to hear the details of her life, and talked loud enough to interrupt our meal. That is obviously not the fault of Creekbend Cafe, and does not affect my rating of them. She was just annoying and obnoxiously loud. I would come back, I'd probably try something else but on the whole it was a pleasant enough meal, in a pretty setting.

    Had some appetizers. The cheese sticks and fried pickles were amazing. Very fresh and handmade. The…read moreservice was great. They did a great job of offering several different items on their menu.

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    Basecamp - Steamed Mussels

    Basecamp

    4.4(107 reviews)
    16.7 mi

    Great bites! Service is always great. They do get busy but be patient , it's worth it…read more Great restaurant in the cozy little town of Girdwood. 3rd time here in 1 week. Can't get enough

    We didn't experience a great first impression of customer service considering we're the only two…read moredining in for about half an hour before the next patrons popped in. My uncle said three times, "Hello!" Male staff appeared to be more focused on laptop and finally responded, "I'll be there." When male staff arrived to our table, my uncle said, "We're ready to order." Customer service gradually improved with male staff and after a female employee arrived while we indulged in soup, appetizer and main entree. Restaurant was completely out of king crab and oysters when we clarified with the male staff, saw the sticker labeled out on menu and their morning shipment didn't arrive. Smoked Salmon + Clam Chowder in a bowl was a winner! Highly ideal for below zero degrees Fahrenheit weather. Able to taste both fresh Alaskan smoked salmon and clams. Toasted bread complemented this fabulous chowder. Smoked Salmon Spread with cream cheese, thinly sliced baguette, on a bed of leafy greens, capers, red onions, cucumbers, and red, orange and yellow bell peppers. Everything made fresh and tasty! 1 lb Dungeness crab was served heat hot with two containers of drawn butter. Loved how the shell was very easy to crack, peel, pulled out the fresh crab meat. Enjoyable to consume. Vegetable medley and diced potatoes were included. There's free parking and a clean washroom/ restroom inside the restaurant.

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    Moose's Tooth

    4.4(3.8k reviews)
    20.5 mi
    $$

    Simply the best pizza in Anchorage. ‍ Highly recommend…read moreordering larger pies and splitting 1/2-1/2 toppings if you're a group of folks who want different things. My go to is the Jalapeño Business / veggie delight. This place is busy no matter what time and day you come, so prepare to wait if you hit peak hours. But on the upside - the beers are great too and fast to arrive, so you won't be thirsty while waiting. Noise level is usually low for being so busy, but it may depend on where you end up getting seated. Nice airy feel to the place, decorated in a style that I guess can only be described as...Alaskan? ‍ And yes, even if you stay downtown the drive over here is worth it.

    Let me start out by saying I usually Like Moose's Tooth. It's typically good and somewhere I tell…read morepeople they should try while in Anchorage. After this experience I'm done recommending it. They really missed the mark. For starters we got my husband's usual Chipotle steak pizza. Right off the bat I notice it's a weird oval kind of shape. It's not a circle and the pieces don't add up. I'm positive that the someone in the kitchen sliced out the middle the pizza and put it in the box like it wouldn't be noticed. Worst of all. I ordered a pound of their Korean style wings. I usually love these. I thought initially that these are so tiny it's a good thing it's by the weight, not quantity. Well. These were not fit for consumption. I managed to eat two wings that were on the crunchy side. The rest were unfit for consumption. We're talking chicken wing jerky. A bite cracks right through the bone, crunchy marrow, dry translucent meat. What a disappointment. This wouldn't even be something you could feed a dog. So bad. This experience was the worst I've had with Moose's Tooth. It was so disappointing and also weird. Do better.

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    Look at that cheese pull. The crust was delicious too.

    Jack Sprat - Ribeye ($57)

    Jack Sprat

    4.1(505 reviews)
    17.4 mi
    $$$

    This place is one of our favorites in girdwood…read more Everything was exceptional. Steak cooked perfectly how I wanted. Cod with the skin still was over the top. Sweet cheeks was our favorite, halibut lettuce wrap. Super busy on NYE and the service was amazing for how busy it was. The exterior and interior are beautiful and definitely feels "homey" .

    We had a mixed experience at Jack Sprat…read more Service timing was rough. It took over an hour from ordering to get our main dishes. About 1.5 hours from when we were seated. We did get the dip bread appetizer about 15 minutes after ordering which helped. Then we waited another full hour after finishing it before our food arrived. The food was inconsistent. The chow fun noodles were undercooked. More like al dente pasta which does not work for a Chinese dish. The burgers came with fries that were cold and hard. They did fix that quickly and brought fresh fries which were much better. The wagyu burger was the biggest disappointment. The meat tasted very gamey. That is not what you expect from wagyu which should be rich and buttery. I ended up trying to cover the taste with toppings just to eat it. Not enjoyable. Our child did enjoy her grass fed beef burger and had no complaints. The atmosphere is great. Live music adds a nice touch. We also liked the shop next door and the outdoor wood fire. We like this place and wanted it to be a great experience. The food and timing just missed the mark this time. Hoping they improve because the setting is really nice.

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    Maybe one of the best steaks I've ever had

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